Bumped a curb

[Verva12]

Hello,

Just accidentally scraped a curb. It sucks. Would there be anything I need to look for for structural damage? I’m not too worried about the cosmetic. What is right behind the bumper? Just want to make sure it’s safe to drive. Thanks.

 

[gcsmoore1]

I can barely make out a dangling piece of bottom trim black plastic.
This will not stay on the car if not fastened back in position.
I agree, the cosmetics are not great, but now you can feel the car is more "lived in", or personalized.

 

[Verva12]

Here’s some more pics

Imgur I did get the little push in bolt that fell out. Gonna try to get it back in.

 

[Verva12]

The little push pin I am having some difficulty getting it back in. Is there a trick to this or is it safe to drive without one pin until a mobile tech can come?

 

[Chris88]

No need to worry about structural damage on this bump, definitely safe to drive (with or without the missing clip)

If you have the clip just make sure the center head is pulled out before you insert the clip into the hole. Once the base is in push the center head in and that will lock it into place, assuming it still has all the prongs

 

[Skione65]

Hello,

Just accidentally scraped a curb. It sucks. Would there be anything I need to look for for structural damage? I’m not too worried about the cosmetic. What is right behind the bumper? Just want to make sure it’s safe to drive. Thanks.

Just use that tube of “touch up paint” left there from the last person that did the same thing!

Ski

 

[Verva12]

No need to worry about structural damage on this bump, definitely safe to drive (with or without the missing clip)

If you have the clip just make sure the center head is pulled out before you insert the clip into the hole. Once the base is in push the center head in and that will lock it into place, assuming it still has all the prongs

thanks! I was able to figure it out!

 

[Verva12]

Where the bumper meets the underbody protector I cannot tell if it’s “opened” more. It rides just fine but I’m wondering about car washes and ppf. I don’t know if I could get ppf with the scratches currently. What do you think?

 

[Wennfred]

Hello,

Just accidentally scraped a curb. It sucks. Would there be anything I need to look for for structural damage? I’m not too worried about the cosmetic. What is right behind the bumper? Just want to make sure it’s safe to drive. Thanks.

Man you are sitting way too low.

i1Tesla posted a YouTube video on these tabs you stuck underneath to protect it from scraping.

Fred

 

[Wennfred]

 

[Chris88]

Where the bumper meets the underbody protector I cannot tell if it’s “opened” more. It rides just fine but I’m wondering about car washes and ppf. I don’t know if I could get ppf with the scratches currently. What do you think?

You could still get ppf but it won't look good where it covers the scrapes. The deeper the scrapes the larger the air pocket between the bumper and ppf will be and will show. But some kits of ppf won't wrap that far under either, they'll just cut it at the bottom body line.

I just skipped through the video real quick, but I dont really understand the concept of these? You apply them to the bottom of your bumper so your bumper doesn't get scraped, but I assume these will just get scraped instead. And since they're only held on with adhesive I'm sure they'll be a point where you scrape a curb or parking block and they just sheer off the bumper.

Has any one used these and have experience of how they hold up over repeated scraping, or how the rest of the lower bumper holds up with these taking the initial impact?

 

[mrbatwing]

I just skipped through the video real quick, but I dont really understand the concept of these? You apply them to the bottom of your bumper so your bumper doesn't get scraped, but I assume these will just get scraped instead. And since they're only held on with adhesive I'm sure they'll be a point where you scrape a curb or parking block and they just sheer off the bumper.

Don't think they're meant for repeats, just like the rim protectors. Hopefully they alert you to the sound of a touched curb before your bumper does.

 

[ColoradoY]

Hey Verva,

seems like we’re living in the same apartment complex in Superior, CO. I could tell by your location and the garage photos. I’ve questions similar to the ones you’ve asked here before and was wondering if we chat directly so that I’ve the correct information related to charging.

thanks,
Concerned new Tesla owner living in your neighborhood